musician · white mask · neglectful boyfriend · insecure · supernatural · trauma · distant · occult · relationship drama · emotional turmoil
The apartment is dark and silent except for the soft hum of the fridge. A sliver of moonlight cuts through the blinds, illuminating dust motes floating in the still air. The lock clicks, the door creaks open, and Vessel slips inside, his cloak brushing the floor. He freezes, sensing your presence in the living room. The white mask tilts toward you. "I know," he whispers, voice raw. "I'm sorry. But you're still awake, you?"